Principal Nuclear Safety Consultant Bristol

Chronos Consulting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the nuclear sector is seeking a Principal Nuclear Safety Consultant in Bristol. The ideal candidate should have a degree in science or engineering and at least 10 years of experience in nuclear safety case development. The role involves leading technical work, client interactions, and business development activities. This position offers an opportunity to work with prestigious clients and impact safety governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of UK industry experience in nuclear safety case development.
• Highly credible with ability to win new work and deliver high-quality results.
• Possess existing security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of technical work and oversee others in nuclear safety case.
• Prepare proposals and undertake business development activities.
• Lead interactions with clients and develop project portfolios.

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

Strategic management

Client interaction

Education

Degree in science or engineering

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Contract type: Full Time

Type: Nuclear Management Consultancy

Locations: Bristol

Our client has an opportunity for a Principal Nuclear Safety Consultant to join our award-winning consultancy in Bristol.

They have been providing high-end strategic and advisory consultancy support to the nuclear industry since [year], working with operators and regulators across the new build, existing generation, decommissioning, and defence markets. The company specializes in safety cases, environmental management, nuclear safety governance, radioactive waste management, decommissioning strategy, and development/demonstration of nuclear organizational capability. Their clients include EDF Energy (NNB and Generation), AWE, RWM Ltd., TEPCO, Horizon, Babcock Marine, and MoD, providing a range of services to help organizations demonstrate compliance with legal and regulatory expectations of the nuclear industry.

The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified, with a science or engineering background, and at least 10 years of UK industry experience in nuclear safety case development.

The role involves production, strategy, and management. The candidate should be highly credible, interested in identifying and tracking opportunities, and capable of winning new work while delivering high-quality results, utilizing the team as appropriate. There is also encouragement to translate relevant nuclear knowledge and expertise to other sectors, such as oil and gas.

The role will include:

• Leading the development of technical work and overseeing the work of others in your area of expertise (nuclear safety case production/strategy/management)
• Preparation of proposals and undertaking business development activities
• Leading interactions with clients
• Creating, leading, and developing project portfolios
• Possessing existing security clearance or the ability to obtain one is essential